Some Boeing 737 MAX Grounded After "Potential Electrical Issue"

Major carriers began temporarily removing some of their MAX planes from service after the aerospace giant flagged the electrical issue -- which is not a concern for all of the aircraft.

US aircraft manufacturer Boeing said Friday it had recommended that 16 airlines flying its 737 MAX planes address a "potential electrical issue," a new setback for its top-selling model. Major carriers began temporarily removing some of their MAX planes from service after the aerospace giant flagged the electrical issue -- which is not a concern for all of the aircraft. The potential problem requires "verification that a sufficient ground path exists for a component of the electrical power system," Boeing said . Electrical systems must be grounded to avoid overloads that can cause serious failures.